The 1912 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Incumbent Governor Albert W. Gilchrist was term-limited. Democratic nominee Park Trammell was elected with 80.42% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Primary elections were held on April 30, 1912. The Democratic State Committee canvassed the results on May 9.
Candidates
Cromwell Gibbons, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
William Hall Milton, former U.S. Senator
Edward Manly Semple, attorney
Park Trammell, incumbent Attorney General of Florida
John W. Watson, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
Results
Run-off
A run-off between the top two candidates was scheduled for May 28. However, on May 10, Milton withdrew, leaving Trammell the nominee.
General election
Candidates
J. W. Bingham, Prohibition
Thomas W. Cox, Socialist, unsuccessful candidate for Florida's 2nd congressional district in 1910 William C. Hodges, Progressive William R. O'Neal, Republican, unsuccessful candidate for Florida's 2nd congressional district in 1908 Park Trammell, Democratic